Jackson Cuda 14?

[dorado50]

Out of curiosity what is a "pro staffer"?. What is the significance?. How does one become one and why?.

[Siebler]

Originally Posted by dorado50

Out of curiosity what is a "pro staffer"?. What is the significance?. How does one become one and why?.

Dave I think I kind of answered your question above before even seeing it. Pro Staff means different things to different companies but for the most part the job is to promote brand awareness. It is often overlooked by many that Pro Staffers should be promoting the sport as a whole as well as the brand though.

How you become Pro Staff depends on the person and the company. For some it is a matter of them hitting up the company looking for opportunity. For others the Company approaches them and view the member as an asset to the industry and wants that relationship. For me it has gone both ways. For Izorline I was told to inquire by another staffer and friend. For my previous Rod Sponsor I believed in the product and inquired then was added.

With Wilderness I was lucky enough that the Rep at the time wanted me as a staff member. Those relationships are the best as both parties have a mutual respect and work together better. I am very happy to be a part of Confluence and even after I make my move to Idaho I have already been approached and told they want me to remain as part of the team despite not being in a store.

[jbaker]

Originally Posted by dorado50

Out of curiosity what is a "pro staffer"?. What is the significance?. How does one become one and why?.

Pro Staff is short for Promotional Staff. Typically you get a deal on a kayak in return for promoting the brand at different events and in your everyday life. Some require you to write articles, hold seminars, enter events, what ever the deal you make is. personally I love the Cuda 14, I brought one down to SD last year and paddled it around, even took it by OEX to show it off.

[dorado50]

My questions were answered in detail...thanks guys!. Hmmm..will have to check out those Jacksons